Stencil Graffiti Unit

October 30th...new work


Art 10 Writing About Art


Part 1:
1. Define stencil graffiti.
2. Describe your own stencil graffiti artwork.


Part 2:

Look up the following art sites:

http://www.artofthestate.co.uk/Graffiti/Stencil_graffiti_photos_001.htm
Choose two stencil graffiti examples that appeal to you. Copy and past each artwork into a word document. Answer each of the following:
1. Describe the artwork (subject, colour, design & complexity).
2. Where is the stencil located? What can you tell from the photo?
3. Why did this stencil stand out to you/ catch your eye?

Part 3:

http://www.andybudd.com/archives/2004/05/graffiti_vs_stencil_art/ and
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/11/02/1067708069259.html
Each of the above sites seem to make a distinction between traditional street graffiti and stencil graffiti. Summarize the distinction in your own words (100 words) and copy & paste an example of each.


Part 4:
http://www.banksy.co.uk/outdoors/index.html
and
http://www.banksy.co.uk/indoors/index.html
1. Who is Bansky (check wikipedia)?
2. Describe some of his outdoor & indoor work?
3. What is his intention? Why do you think he makes his artwork?
4. Do you think it is effective? Why or why not?


Part 5:

Do you think stencil graffiti is as important or as meaningful as traditional kinds of fine art (painting or sculpture for example)? Why or why not?